With 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' Frederick Douglass challenged American hypocrisy

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For the US's 250th birthday, a German Declaration of Independence goes on show - When the members of the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, they wanted to make sure that everybody in the 13 colonies knew about the momentous event. This included about 100,000 Germans living there, many of whom spoke no English, so the document was rushed to the Philadelphia firm Steiner and Cist, which printed a run in German.

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Rare books on sex have spiced things up at a library Franklin founded -- There is much history to celebrate on America's 250th birthday at the Library Company of Philadelphia, the oldest public rare book collection in the United States, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731.

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MUSIC REVIEW - Solid Sound kicks off with a stroll down 'Mermaid Avenue' From Wilco and Billy Bragg's historic "Mermaid Avenue" performance, to standout sets from Gang of Four and L'Rain, there was plenty to appreciate about the festival's opening night.

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Pride House Boston brings inclusivity and LGBTQ+ awareness to the World Cup -- The effort is tied to Pride House International, which began at the 2010 Winter Olympics and was modeled after the hospitality houses typically centered around a nationality or culture.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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DON AUCOIN REVIEW -- A 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' that Terrence McNally would admire -- The Psych Drama Company production runs through Sunday at the BCA.

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ODIE HENDERSON NOTEBOOK -- When Supergirl was Super Campy -- Faye Dunaway's over-the-top villain turned the 1984 version into a camp classic.

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Watch Party -- 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' plus more new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend -- Also streaming this weekend: a new comedy from John Cena and a Paul Simon concert film.

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'Finally, I want people to see it.' Maine exhibition showcases a homegrown artist's body of work. The pieces range from copper etchings and stone sculptures to early concept sketches.

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DON AUCOIN REVIEW -- The uproarious, head-spinning 'Delirium' proves that pervasive dread can be fun -- Igor Golyak's Eugene Ionesco adaptation is the latest example of the director's skill at staging some of the most complex and demanding material theater has to offer.

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Representative Ayanna Pressley talks about why she chose to take part in a documentary about her life -- The congresswoman was speaking at a Roxbury International Film Festival screening of the documentary "She Dared to Dream."

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Questlove explores another titan of Black music in Earth, Wind & Fire documentary -- His latest film, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," debuts on HBO on June 7 at 9 p.m. and streams on HBO Max.

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Gardner Museum to expand Free First Thursdays, and more local arts news

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David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

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Lauren Hough wants all of us to log off social media and start talking to our neighbors

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Ken Burns and Jeanne Shaheen will each receive the same Legacy Award this fall

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Jenny Jackson's 'The Shampoo Effect' may be the most Ipswich book ever

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From Peter Wolf to Edo.G, we asked Boston musicians: Which song best reflects the American experience?

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At the Griffin: Can crowbars be atmospheric?

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The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend

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See how this former HGTV couple lovingly restores some of Massachusetts' oldest homes

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The Real Housewives of Rhode Island touched down in Boston. What happened next was surprising.

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A Christmas for the (dark) ages: As 'The Bear' winds down, 'Fishes' remains a chaotic TV milestone

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Russ López captures the Provincetown spirit in short story collection

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'Supergirl' needed to buy more Krypto

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Wilco and Billy Bragg released 'Mermaid Avenue' in 1998. At Solid Sound, they're finally dedicating a set to it.

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'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' gives Larry David a bigger canvas, but he's still Larry

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In first Boston show in 20 years, The Strokes rock TD Garden

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The Cape Ann Museum starts a new chapter Tuesday

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Mayor Wu presents fourth annual 'Dear Summer' compilation of Mass. musicians

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